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VO56 VZW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,074 mi
Last recorded91,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 VZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer (back box) deteriorated

headlamps deteriorating / foggy

Fail 25 Jun 2026 91,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer (back box) deteriorated

headlamps deteriorating / foggy

Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,369 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front footwell corroded but not within a prescribed area (Gromit area)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

headlamps slightly foggy / deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2025 87,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front footwell corroded but not within a prescribed area (Gromit area)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

headlamps slightly foggy / deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Backbox outer shield corroded and deterioreted

Fail 11 Jun 2024 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Backbox outer shield corroded and deterioreted

Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge inner and outer + cracking inner, outer and tread channels / strong advisory to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Backbox outer shield corroded and deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 74,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 70,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,433 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,159 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,546 miles

O/s/r tyre small cut in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in tread o/s/r tyre.....

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,127 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,218 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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VO56 VZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO56 VZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO56 VZW registered?

VO56 VZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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